{"id":297680,"date":"2025-05-05T00:36:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T00:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/05\/sri-lanka-stun-india-to-seal-first-win-in-seven-years-the-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2025-05-05T00:36:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T00:36:19","slug":"sri-lanka-stun-india-to-seal-first-win-in-seven-years-the-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/05\/sri-lanka-stun-india-to-seal-first-win-in-seven-years-the-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka stun India to seal first win in seven years – The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a thrilling Tri-series clash on Sunday, Sri Lanka ended their seven-year drought against India in women’s ODIs with a memorable three-wicket win, powered by a scintillating 33-ball 56 from all-rounder Nilakshi Silva. The victory significantly boosted Sri Lanka’s chances of making the final, while India, despite the setback, remain likely finalists thanks to earlier dominant performances.
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Batting first, India posted a competitive 275 for nine, anchored by wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh\u2019s fluent 58 off 48 balls. However, a determined Sri Lankan side chased down the target with five balls to spare, recovering smartly from a shaky 152 for four in the 33rd over.
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Nilakshi’s aggressive knock, studded with three sixes and five boundaries, turned the momentum decisively in Sri Lanka’s favour. She found an able support from Anushka Sanjeewani (23*) and Sugandika Kumari (19*), who kept their nerve in the tense closing stages to take the team home.
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The chase had earlier seen key contributions from Harshitha Samarawickrama (53) and Vishmi Gunaratne (33), who added 78 runs for the second wicket after the early run-out of Hasini Perera. India struck back through Arundhati Reddy and Pratika Rawal, while Sneh Rana impressed with figures of 3\/45, including the big wicket of Chamari Athapaththu (23).<\/p>\n

India\u2019s innings had early promise but faltered due to regular wickets. Smriti Mandhana<\/a> fell for 18 in her 100th match, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur<\/a> (30) and Harleen Deol (29) couldn\u2019t convert starts. Chamari and Sugandika claimed three wickets each to restrict India effectively.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n